Lane Huls 146 #1 Posted August 8, 2016 I have a 857 with a 5hp honda on it. The honda doesn't do it for me. I know where there is a low hour 12hp kohler turn key engine. It has the "big base". What if anything can be done to make it fit without hacking up an otherwise straight tractor? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #2 Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Big block shorts frames square hoods are cool . My 1075 is my favorite . I think it can be done , but I'm no expert . Try using ( big block short frame ) in the search box . I'm sure others will chime in . I also know that @squonk likes these too . Edited August 8, 2016 by ACman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,160 #3 Posted August 8, 2016 The Short answer is yes! (pun intended) You may need to find an engine base from a 10 HP K241 AS - 46291A used on the 1045 and 1055. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,809 #4 Posted August 8, 2016 Lane Huls One way to find out set it in there then put the hood on and see where you are at. But I think the engine has to be completely assembled. To get a good idea. Good luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Huls 146 #5 Posted August 8, 2016 Sounds good. I'll look into that other engine base. I didn't pick it up since money's short til Friday, but it isn't going anywhere. I'll measure things out, see if anyone else has done it that I can imitate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Huls 146 #6 Posted August 8, 2016 If I understand right, I'm looking for an "KxxAS" oil pan? I have a near blown k241as at home on a ford 100 clunker I pulled out of a hedge row. If that oil pan is the one I'm looking for, I'm nearly set! If I understand right, I'm looking for an "KxxAS" oil pan? I have a near blown k241as at home on a ford 100 clunker I pulled out of a hedge row. If that oil pan is the one I'm looking for, I'm nearly set! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Huls 146 #7 Posted August 8, 2016 Ebay appears to have 3 different oil pans. Could you guys point me in the right direction? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,889 #8 Posted August 8, 2016 7 hours ago, 953 nut said: The Short answer is yes! (pun intended) You may need to find an engine base from a 10 HP K241 AS - 46291A used on the 1045 and 1055. Sorry to say that the big pan 12hp block will not bolt up a shallow pan without modification of either part unless you get a cub or JD block maybe. The 1045 motor does not have same ear tabs for mounting the pan to the block as the c series or the 1056 for example. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #9 Posted August 9, 2016 On 8/7/2016 at 10:17 PM, Lane Huls said: I have a 857 with a 5hp honda on it. The honda doesn't do it for me. I know where there is a low hour 12hp kohler turn key engine. It has the "big base". What if anything can be done to make it fit without hacking up an otherwise straight tractor? Lane, if it's truely a low hour turn key engine get it anyway. Something like that is always good to have around just in case...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Huls 146 #10 Posted August 9, 2016 Already acquired it! It is the real deal, and im happy to own it. I'd just prefer to own it sitting in a short frame lol 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #11 Posted August 10, 2016 23 hours ago, Lane Huls said: Already acquired it! It is the real deal, and im happy to own it. I'd just prefer to own it sitting in a short frame lol Can you put some pics of it here so we can enjoy ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Huls 146 #12 Posted August 10, 2016 No pictures of it yet. The engine is safely stored where I bought it. (Trusted friend) Until I can pick it up. Somehow I don't have pictures of the tractor yet either. I'll post them tonight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #13 Posted August 10, 2016 25 minutes ago, Lane Huls said: No pictures of it yet. The engine is safely stored where I bought it. (Trusted friend) Until I can pick it up. Somehow I don't have pictures of the tractor yet either. I'll post them tonight. Ok, cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Huls 146 #14 Posted August 11, 2016 The "507" in all its bad axle glory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elroy Heselton 3 #15 Posted August 11, 2016 I have just put K 301 on a short frame. I put a piece of angle iron on the left side of the frame This sets the engine to the left. Had to drill the frame for the right side engine bolts. I have a long flat nose hood, 67 or so that I had to make up a front mount for the bottom of the grill. I also have a B 60 dash, gas tank mount and steering assy. This hood mates right up to this dash. The left side of the hood was tight to the engine shroud, I trimmed off about a half inch to clear the shroud. You may have to find and adapt for the length of the drive belt, I added an idler pulley on the bottom to take up slack. Making up anew belt guard. I also have the tool box, fenders and seat off a 653 or such. This may give you some ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
